One of Molieres
greatest plays will come to life on the Culbreth Theatre
stage in the U.Va. drama
departments production of The Miser,
which runs through Nov.17 and Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at
8 p.m.

The
play exaggerates
a familys portrayals of selfishness and scheming,
paranoia and secrets. It stars three Master of Fine Arts
candidates: Jason Kehler in the title role of Harpagon,
Chris Harcum as his son Cleante, and Laura Tetlow as Frosine
the matchmaker.

Director
Sabin Eptein, a professional director and member of the
theatrical staff at the University of Southern California,
gives the mid-17th-century satire a hundred years
update, setting it in post-revolutionary France.

This
play shows the conflict between generations; the father
and son (Harpagon and Cleante) are different thinkers, and
you can even see the difference in their costumes, Epstein
said.

Tickets
for the play are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $6 or
6 ARTS$ dollars for students. Call the drama department
box office at 924-3376, Mon.-Fri., 1-6
p.m.